Turn Off The Dark
What happens when the lights go out and your imagination takes over?
by Little Wing Puppets
Theatrical Performance touring as part of the 2027 Creative Learning Program
The Arts – Drama, Visual Art | Critical and Creative Thinking | Personal and Social Capability | Wellbeing
What happens when the lights go out and your imagination takes over?
Turn Off the Dark is an inventive puppet theatre experience from Little Wing Puppets, following a young boy alone in a blackout. As the noises of the night intrude, his anxious inner voice transforms every creak, shadow and bump into something frightening. Monsters emerge where there’s only a possum, and his worries quickly spiral out of control.
Using puppetry, animation, physical comedy and clever stagecraft, a solo performer brings this world to life, triggering lighting, sound and video live on stage. At the heart of the story is a playful yet honest exploration of worry, anxiety and the ways children can find calm when overwhelming feelings take hold.
Developed over four years in collaboration with students from Fairvale Primary School in South Western Sydney, Turn Off the Dark embeds authentic children’s voices at every stage of its creation. The project celebrates young people as creative partners and reflects the experiences, ideas and imaginations of a diverse community of children.
While tackling themes of mental health and emotional wellbeing, the show remains full of humour, warmth and wonder. It offers young audiences a safe and engaging way to explore difficult emotions, opening conversations about worries, fears and resilience. Accompanied by educational resources, Turn Off the Dark aims to empower children with practical tools for navigating life’s darker moments—and letting the light back in.
A funny, poignant and uplifting theatrical adventure for children and families.
*Image by Jeremey Lavendar
The Offering:
Performance runs 40mins + 10mins Q&A
90 minute bump in and 60 minute bump out
140 students, with additional students at $7.50 per head (max 250)
Travel included
Tour Window: 7-19 June 2027
Subsidy available for Government Primary Schools.
Other details
Show Details:
Performance runs 40mins + 10mins Q&A
90 minute bump in and 60 minute bump out
140 students, with additional students at $7.50 per head (max 250)
Travel included
Tour Window: 7-19 June 2027
Subsidy available for Government Primary Schools.
Venue requirements:
Suitable for a school hall, performing arts space, gymnasium or large multipurpose room
Darkened Space is optimal (but not required)
One standard 10A power outlet required
None.
Teacher Resources will be made available in Term 1 2027.
About This Event
Presented by:Little Wing Puppets
Art Form:Children's Theatre
Family friendly
Puppetry
Theatre
Booking Details: 40 minute performance + 10 minute Q&A
Minimum Fee: Schools Booking Fee: $1400 + gst | Community Presenter Fee & PAC Fee: $2800 + gst
Additional Information
Max Students in Class: Performance: Up to 140, with additional students at $7.50 per head
Suitable for which years: Prep, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6,Terms Available: Term 2,
Curriculum links:
The Arts – Drama, Visual Art and Wellbeing
Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking and Personal and Social Capabilities